Looking for a middle-of-the-road snowchucker. Anyone have thoughts on this thing...https://www.snowblowersdirect.com/Simplicity-1696832-Snow-Thrower/p77896.html The driveway is big enough to hold a mini national on, but it's smooth with a extra 20'x25' stone area in front of the other shop garage door. Not looking to shit out $2800+ on a bitch I'll only (hopefully) use a few times per season, but I don't want to skimp either. Any input is welcome (Backcountryme?).
I have a simplicity, similar to that one, just a bit smaller (26"). Rattles a bit on the control handles, no big issues with it. Use it at least once a week in WI.. Snowblowers are way better than plows on a paved area, dunno if you're going to like using it or even recommend using it on anything with stones (they shoot the fuck out).
I bought this for my son as an early Xmas present last month: https://www.costco.com/Poulan-24"-D...N1+bDSd93YjkLLWSVVA6/ST4WUa2RBiPpGle/1UFIZrA=
Most any snow thrower or snow blower sucks on gravel. Some blowers can be adjusted to work on very smooth, hard packed crushed stone. But then they suck on a hard surface, unless you readjust the feet.. Ongoing source of frustration for me. A blade with glide feet/ shoes seems like the best solution for rock.
Track drive Honda’s have 3 positions for pressure on the wear bar. The most pressure will scrap pavement clean and going back a step works well on gravel. Adjustment is simple as stepping on the pressure bar.
I welded small leaf springs on my shoes. Keeps the blower from digging in. Stock ones are way too narrow for gravel. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
I have an Ariens that I bought new in 2010 that I've been pretty happy with. Paid $1500 during the first snowfall of the season and was the biggest one HD had. Snowplows suck, especially on a 4 Wheeler.
Because most people with a snowplow on an ATV either don't have enough ATV or want to do a job that needs a 4X4 truck with a plow.
I've never run a snowblower but I'm not a fan because I haven't seen anybody running one that wasn't getting covered with snow while doing it.
I bought a smaller 2 stage snowblower (22" Craftsman) from the 90's used on Craigslist for about $200. Cleaned the carb, put new belts on it and sharpened the blades. It has worked like a champ for the last 7 years for me. It is nearly identical to this but in better shape: https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/tls/d/craftsman-two-stage-snowblower/6379727800.html
If you already own a PU truck, why not put a plow on it? Sit inside with the heat on, tunes playing and a beer in the cup holder.....
Always thought the Honda track drive might work for me, but the high price has kept me from buying one..